Puppy and Gundog Training in Hampshire and Wiltshire
Gundog Trainer
Jill specialises in helping puppy and gundog owners in Hampshire and Wiltshire to develop an understanding of their dog’s needs and how to manage their behaviours with training.
Her main goal is to teach you how to build a strong and engaging relationship with your dog. This is achieved by teaching you games to play together that are broken down into small manageable steps.
Do I need to work my dog on a shoot to train with Jill?
Absolutely not – the courses are designed to benefit all dogs and handlers regardless of your end goal.
Are you just about to buy a puppy or have just brought one home? Wondering where to start?
Jill offers help and advice on all stages of your dog’s life. She can assist you to
- choose the dog most suited to your lifestyle
- set up your home for the puppy’s arrival
- introduce your pup to your family and home.
Find out more on the Puppy Home-Start page.
Does your dog bog off into the distance and you want to prevent this from happening?
Then our courses are made just for you. Jill helps you build solid foundations that channel your dog’s natural instincts into appropriate activities that you can enjoy together.
Do you have the training bug and want to do more? Perhaps you aspire to take your dog on a shoot, or compete in working tests?
Jill has this covered. She offers both group classes and one to one sessions in and around Marlborough and Andover.
Find out more on the Gundog page.
Destructive Behaviour – Toilet Training – Food Scavenging – Jumping Up – Pulling on the Lead – Recall – Over Excitement.
Here’s some feedback from clients Jill has helped
A fantastic gundog trainer who has worked wonders.
 My flatcoatted retriever was a massive handful when we started gundog training with Jill. I wondered if he would ever be more than the nutty, goofy clown. Jill was kind, supportive and very clear on her instructions and training. My pup has quite literally transformed before our eyes!
Still goofy (and we love that) but being properly trained to do the job that he was bread for has improved his temperament and attitude no end.
All this after only six sessions and lots of practicing in between. I must say that I’m glad that the sessions are two weeks apart so that I had plenty of time to practice sufficiently with my pup and make real progress without feeling overwhelmed by more sessions looming large on the horizon. A perfect balance of clear instruction and time to put it into practice.
Expert Gundog Coaching from a Truly Skilled Trainer
I recently took my young dog Ronnie to Jill’s gundog classes and was really impressed.
From the very first session, Jill’s calm, confident approach put both of us at ease. She has a fantastic way of breaking down each skill so that it’s easy to understand and even easier for the dogs to follow.
Ronnie made noticeable progress every week—his recall, steadiness, and general focus really improved. Jill tailored her guidance to suit his personality, keeping him motivated while maintaining a high standard of control and consistency.
What really stood out was Jill’s ability to create a supportive, positive environment. She’s encouraging, incredibly knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to help each handler-and-dog team succeed.
I would highly recommend Jill’s gundog classes to anyone looking to build a solid foundation with their dog. Ronnie and I are already looking forward to the next course!
Helped to gain confidence in her retrieving, especially with her swimming.
“Jill is a fantastic dog trainer and has been so patient with Elsa, my sensitive Labrador. She has really helped her come out of her shell and gain confidence in her retrieving, especially with her swimming at the water training day!”
Gundog Training Courses
Have you got a gundog breed at home? Would you like to train him/her for the shooting field, or would you just like to train your dog to a high level? I can help with these scenarios.
Puppy Training Courses
When you first bring a puppy home it can be very exciting but daunting all at the same time, so I am on hand to come and guide you through those key canine development stages to ensure that your puppy grows up to be well-mannered.